Frederic Metcalfe
Sir Frederic William Metcalfe KCB (4 December 1886 – 3 June 1965) was a British public servant. He was a former Clerk of the House of Commons and first Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria.
Sir Frederic Metcalfe KCB | |
|---|---|
| Clerk of the House of Commons | |
| In office 1948–1954 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Gilbert Campion |
| Succeeded by | Sir Edward Fellowes |
| 1st Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria | |
| In office 12 January 1955 – 1959 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Jaja Wachuku |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Fredric William Metcalfe 4 December 1886 |
| Died | 3 June 1965 (aged 78) |
| Citizenship | United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | None |
| Spouse | Helen Goodman |
| Alma mater | Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1914–1919 |
| Unit | Rifle Brigade |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
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